Found a Ripper, decisions, decisions

Denis · June 01, 2009, 04:31:04 PM

Found a guy who has a black '80 Gibson Ripper with the original case for $600. Someone talk me out of it. Or into it...

OldManC · June 01, 2009, 05:04:05 PM

If I had $600 to spend on a bass and I had a line on that bass it'd already be sold. Go for it! Even if you don't like it you should easily get your money out of it when you flip it. $600 for a nice black Ripper is a great price.

uwe · June 01, 2009, 05:09:01 PM

Buy it, play it and see if you like it. I've never been much of a Ripper advocate here, but they have started growing on me of late. Subtle authority. I have an 81 Ripper just like that (plus three earlier models from 73 and 76), and the 81 Ripper is the one most impeccably built.

Highlander · June 01, 2009, 05:29:33 PM

If the cash is to hand, why not...!

Denis · June 01, 2009, 07:58:58 PM

Going to look at it Saturday definitely, maybe earlier if possible. It's been stored for 15 years and comes with the original case.

lowend1 · June 01, 2009, 08:06:42 PM

Quote from: Denis on June 01, 2009, 07:58:58 PM
Going to look at it Saturday definitely, maybe earlier if possible. It's been stored for 15 years and comes with the original case.

I'd be camping out on his front porch...

pamlicojack · June 01, 2009, 09:05:15 PM

I call dibs if you don't like it...

(or else)

uwe · June 02, 2009, 05:06:06 AM

They're sturdy beasts. Check whether the pups and the varitone works and whether the truss rod adjustment nut looks ok. Other than that, you're set.

Denis · June 02, 2009, 07:43:22 AM

Quote from: pamlicojack on June 01, 2009, 09:05:15 PM
I call dibs if you don't like it...
(or else)

But of course, Badger.

Quote from: uwe on June 02, 2009, 05:06:06 AM
They're sturdy beasts. Check whether the pups and the varitone works and whether the truss rod adjustment nut looks ok. Other than that, you're set.

Will do, Uwe!

Chris P. · June 07, 2009, 04:52:33 AM

Did you buy it? Tell us!!

godofthunder · June 07, 2009, 05:18:03 AM

Thats a great deal ! Snap it up.

shadowcastaz · June 07, 2009, 08:41:55 AM

I had a black one . It seemed to be made for me . It fit like a glove. The guys I played with thought I was nuts. Had orig case with some purple/blue fur& some buckle wear. I sold it and wish I hadnt.

GO FOR IT ,u can always sell it!

pamlicojack · June 07, 2009, 05:56:13 PM

He got it yesterday and I saw it today. Rather nice and seems to be in great shape. Needs a little neck work but otherwise a lot lighter than mine...

And I got first dibs...

Dave W · June 07, 2009, 10:51:20 PM

I hope no serious neck problem.

Denis · June 08, 2009, 11:17:28 AM

Yep, picked it up Saturday. I love it!

I would say it's in pretty darn nice shape for being 29 years old. It's not nearly as heavy (to me) as it looks or as I expected it would be. The neck has a really cool shape too, more rounded than the Cowpoke or T-bird and is very similar to that on my Danelectro. It fits me well.

Personally, I think it's a badass bass and I don't regret spending the $600 it. Came with the original case too! I'll take a few photos and post them tonight or tomorrow. I'm happy!